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2010-11 in progress

Bruins fans are famous for being wary, and probably rightfully so, with nary a finals appearance in more than 20 years and with the sting of last year's collapse against the Flyers in the Eastern Conference semifinals still fresh.

But it's also apparent that this Bruins team, with Tim Thomas in net and a deeper core of forwards that includes newcomers Nathan Horton, Rich Peverley, Chris Kelly and breakthrough standout Brad Marchand, is superior to last year's club. Could this be the year that the Bruins get back to the finals and battle for the Cup? The journey is still underway. But should it happen, this much is certain: this team will rank with the most beloved in Bruins history.